Photos: Notable names on the NFL free-agent market

The NFL regular season kicks off in under 50 days with several notable names, including a few with ties to the Texans, on the free-agent market. See which veteran players are still available as teams begin to report to training camp.

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Ed Reed

Position: Safety

Age: 35

After being released by the Texans in November, the former All-Pro finished the 2013 season with the Jets.

Ed Reed

Position: Safety

Age: 35

After being released by the Texans in November, the former All-Pro finished the 2013 season with the Jets.

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Greg Jones

Position: Fullback

Age: 33

The nine-year veteran has played his entire career in the AFC South.

Greg Jones

Position: Fullback

Age: 33

The nine-year veteran has played his entire career in the AFC South.

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Vonta Leach

Position: Fullback

Age: 32

The three-time All-Pro spent five seasons with the Texans and won a Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2012.

Vonta Leach

Position: Fullback

Age: 32

The three-time All-Pro spent five seasons with the Texans and won a Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2012.

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Wade Smith

Position: Offensive guard

Age: 33

The 10-year veteran has started every game for the Texans the past four seasons.

Wade Smith

Position: Offensive guard

Age: 33

The 10-year veteran has started every game for the Texans the past four seasons.

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Jermichael Finley

Position: Tight end

Age: 27

The UT and Lufkin product suffered a spinal contusion in October and missed the rest of the 2013 season.

Jermichael Finley

Position: Tight end

Age: 27

The UT and Lufkin product suffered a spinal contusion in October and missed the rest of the 2013 season.

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Ronnie Brown

Position: Running back

Age: 32

The nine-year veteran spent the past two seasons with the Chargers.

Ronnie Brown

Position: Running back

Age: 32

The nine-year veteran spent the past two seasons with the Chargers.

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James Harrison

Position: Linebacker

Age: 36

After 10 seasons with the Steelers, the two-time All-Pro played for the Bengals during the 2013 campaign.

James Harrison

Position: Linebacker

Age: 36

After 10 seasons with the Steelers, the two-time All-Pro played for the Bengals during the 2013 campaign.

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Santonio Holmes

Position: Wide receiver

Age: 30

The former Super Bowl MVP caught 23 passes in 11 games with the Jets in 2013.

Santonio Holmes

Position: Wide receiver

Age: 30

The former Super Bowl MVP caught 23 passes in 11 games with the Jets in 2013.

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Asante Samuel

Position: Cornerback

Age: 33

The former All-Pro has 51 career interceptions in 11 seasons.

Asante Samuel

Position: Cornerback

Age: 33

The former All-Pro has 51 career interceptions in 11 seasons.

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Dunta Robinson

Position: Cornerback

Age: 32

The 10th overall pick in the 2004 draft has played for the Falcons and Chiefs since leaving the Texans after the 2009 season.

Dunta Robinson

Position: Cornerback

Age: 32

The 10th overall pick in the 2004 draft has played for the Falcons and Chiefs since leaving the Texans after the 2009 season.

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Mike Brisiel

Position: Offensive guard

Age: 31

The San Marcos native spent the first five seasons of his career with the Texans.

Mike Brisiel

Position: Offensive guard

Age: 31

The San Marcos native spent the first five seasons of his career with the Texans.

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Richie Incognito

Position: Offensive guard

Age: 31

The nine-year veteran was suspended due to his bullying of former teammate Jonathan Martin.

Richie Incognito

Position: Offensive guard

Age: 31

The nine-year veteran was suspended due to his bullying of former teammate Jonathan Martin.

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Felix Jones

Position: Running back

Age: 27

The former Cowboy spent the 2013 season with the Steelers.

Felix Jones

Position: Running back

Age: 27

The former Cowboy spent the 2013 season with the Steelers.

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Kellen Winslow

Position: Tight end

Age: 30

The nine-year veteran had 31 catches for the Jets in 2013.

Kellen Winslow

Position: Tight end

Age: 30

The nine-year veteran had 31 catches for the Jets in 2013.

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Dustin Keller

Position: Tight end

Age: 29

The six-year veteran tore his ACL, PCL, and MCL on a hit by the Texans' D.J. Swearinger during the 2013 preseason.

Dustin Keller

Position: Tight end

Age: 29

The six-year veteran tore his ACL, PCL, and MCL on a hit by the Texans' D.J. Swearinger during the 2013 preseason.

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Jonathan Vilma

Position: Linebacker

Age: 32

The three-time Pro Bowler spent six seasons with the Saints.

Jonathan Vilma

Position: Linebacker

Age: 32

The three-time Pro Bowler spent six seasons with the Saints.

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Michael Bush

Position: Running back

Age: 30

The Louisville product has averaged 4.0 yards per carry during his six-year career.

Michael Bush

Position: Running back

Age: 30

The Louisville product has averaged 4.0 yards per carry during his six-year career.

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Josh Freeman

Position: Quarterback

Age: 26

Traded to the Vikings from the Bucs during the 2013 season, the K-State product was signed and released by the Giants earlier in the offseason.

Josh Freeman

Position: Quarterback

Age: 26

Traded to the Vikings from the Bucs during the 2013 season, the K-State product was signed and released by the Giants earlier in the offseason.